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The following article includes details of addiction, depression, and suicide.
The Presley family has been cursed with tragedyfrom the beginning of their fame.
Benjamin committed suicide in 2020 at 27.
His death was purportedly the effect of addiction, depression, childhood trauma, and the pressure of fame.
Benjamin Keough struggled with addiction
Drugs were a vice that plagued much of the Presley family.
Both Elvis Presley and Lisa Marie Presley struggled with addiction.
Benjamin Keough also turned to drugs to cope with a troubled life.
“I think my brother’s addiction was his way of coping with his own discomfort and emotional pain.
And it was a few years that got just really incredibly difficult.”
According to his autopsy obtained byThe Sun, Benjamin died with alcohol and cocaine in his system.
He even looked like him."
His looks weren’t the only similarity, as Elvis had a well-known drug addiction.
At the time of his death, Elvis had copious amounts of opiates and Quaaludes in his system.
If you or anyone you know needs help with addiction issues, help is available.
Visit theSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration websiteor contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
He reportedly also attempted suicide five to sixth months before his death.
“Everybody turned around and looked when he was over there,” she said.
“Everybody was grabbing him for a photo because it is just uncanny.”
Benjamin was offered a record deal with Universal, but for unknown reasons, his music was never released.
It’s a lot of pressure," Howard toldPeoplemagazine.
“What did you do, Benjamin?”
Riley recalled Lisa Marie pleading when she saw his body for the first time after his death.
“But not me.”
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.
Call or text 988 or chat988lifeline.org
